Spacious Brookfield Home Near Zoo – Sleeps 10. Walk to Metra

Planning a family trip to Chicago? Stay somewhere the kids will love just as much as the city. This home puts you right in the heart of downtown Brookfield — one block from the Metra and 30 minutes from everything Chicago has to offer — but with Brookfield Zoo right around the corner and some of the best nature escapes in the region, you may never want to leave the neighborhood.

Spacious & Made for Families
Sleeps 10 comfortably (up to 12), with 4 bedrooms plus a private office, an open-concept layout, and room for everyone to spread out or come together. The master suite features its own living space, Smart TV, and Jack and Jill bathroom — giving parents a quiet retreat at the end of a full day. Whether you're prepping breakfast before a big outing or winding down after a long day on your feet, this home is designed to feel like yours.

Everything You Need
Fully equipped kitchen, large dining area with island seating and dining table, fast WiFi, multiple Smart TVs, and a private outdoor space with grill and picnic table — perfect for family meals and backyard downtime between adventures.

Right in Downtown Brookfield
Step outside and you're in the middle of it all. Downtown Brookfield is a walkable, charming town center packed with great options — local breakfast houses to start your morning right, restaurants for every taste, a sweet ice cream shop, neighborhood pubs to unwind in, and spas when you're ready to recharge. Everything you need is steps from your front door, no car required.

Chicago Is 30 Minutes Away
Walk one block to the Metra and you're in the heart of downtown Chicago in about 30 minutes. The Museum of Science and Industry, Navy Pier, Millennium Park, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Field Museum are all within easy reach — no rental car required.

But the Zoo Is Right Here
Brookfield Zoo is one of the finest zoos in the country and just minutes from your front door. With over 450 species across 216 acres, it's an entire day of wonder for kids of every age — and a reason many families make Brookfield their Chicago base camp.

Nature All Around You

Brookfield Zoo — world-class and minutes away
Salt Creek trails — walking and biking through beautiful natural corridors
Des Plaines River — fishing, nature walks, and open green space
Nearby parks and forest preserves perfect for morning walks or afternoon picnics

Why Families Love It

Sleeps 10 comfortably (up to 12)
4 bedrooms + private office
1 block to Metra — 30 minutes to downtown Chicago
Right in the heart of downtown Brookfield
Minutes from Brookfield Zoo
Free street parking on a quiet residential street
Private outdoor space with grill and picnic table
Open-concept layout built for group living

Skip the cramped hotel rooms. Give your family the space, comfort, and location they deserve — with the best of Chicago, a world-class zoo, and a vibrant downtown neighborhood right outside the door.